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Originally Posted by highlans
What is the legal holiday entitlement in America? we have a minimum 20 days some companys will give longer depends on how long you have been with them.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but to answer your question, I don't think there is a legal holiday entitlement in America. Most employers have set holidays that they observe. Most will at least give you off on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years, July 4th (Independance Day), if you are not working for a company that is open for business on these days. Some let you off on Labor Day, Memorial Day, or President's Day. If you work for a bank or the post office, you get all kinds of paid holiday's. In addition to these days, most employers give you at least a weeks vacation (5 working days) per year in addition to any paid holidays. It depends on the employer, some offer 2 weeks vacation (10 working days) per year. Most usually add another week after 5 years of employment, more at 10 years, just depends on the company.
To answer the question posted by the thread. I only take a sick day when I'm actually sick. We accrue sick days and I want them to be available in case I get really sick or require surgery or something. Plus, I feel your employer should only pay sick leave when you are actually sick.
I get like 8 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 2 floating holidays, and 2 personal days in addition to sick days, where I currently work.